Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Interlink Priority, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Containerships Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

More than 150 fledgling or would-be entrepreneurs in Liverpool have accessed a business support service backed by £1.59m from the Government. Tony McDonough reports People looking to start their own businesses in Liverpool are being…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bolette, a cruise vessel sailing to Gibraltar. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Cortalwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Ermis, a bulk carrier carrying palm…

A Liverpool city region bookshop that has been open for 104 years has closed its doors for good in a decision that has shocked local customers. Andrew Brown reports Southport residents have spoken of their devastation after news of…

Liverpool ONE launches two new initiatives - a digital directory detailing the accessibility of all its shops and venues and a navigation app for the visually impaired. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is launching two new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Oralora, a tanker carrying rapeseed oil from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Celandine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. CEG…

Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 sets sail from New York - her 400th transatlantic crossing - and will arrive at Liverpool Cruise Terminal in early September. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is heading across the Atlantic…

Demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is ‘progressing well’ as construction of the £73m Marine Lake Events Centre draws closer. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says contractor DSM is making good…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. JSP Mistral, a…

Liverpool entrepreneur Craig Smith launches a new open-air market in the city with 20 stalls selling ‘high end British brands’. Tony McDonough reports A new outdoor market featuring “high end British brands” has launched at New…